noun
compensation payment; reparation
Refers to a sum of money paid as compensation for damages, loss, or injury, often in legal or insurance contexts.
事故の被害者に補償金が支払われた。
Compensation was paid to the victims of the accident.
会社は解雇された従業員に補償金を支払
The company is obligated to pay compensation to the dismissed employees.
補償 is the general act of compensation, whereas 補償金 specifically refers to the monetary payment.
Compound of 補償 (compensation) + 金 (money).